#brain #neuroscience Created at 030423 # [Anonymous feedback](https://www.admonymous.co/louis030195) # [[Epistemic status]] #shower-thought Last modified date: 030423 Commit: 0 # Related - [[Biology/Neuroscience/Synapse]] - [[Biology/Neuroscience/Synaptic pruning]] - [[Biology/Neuroscience/Dopamine]] - [[Biology/Neuroscience/Brain synapses and Assembly theory]] - [[Biology/Neuroscience/Nervous system]] - [[Biology/Neuroscience/The brain s god module]] # TODO > [!TODO] TODO # Axon  The axon in the brain can be compared to a long and winding river that carries information from one part of the brain to another. Just as a river is responsible for the transportation of water and other materials from one location to another, the axon is responsible for transmitting electrical signals and chemical messages throughout the nervous system. Like a river, the axon can branch off into smaller channels (known as dendrites) to reach various parts of the brain, creating complex neural pathways that facilitate communication and information processing. Just as a river can be affected by external factors such as weather and terrain, the axon can be influenced by various factors such as neurotransmitters, hormones, and environmental factors, all of which can impact its ability to transmit information effectively.